Charlie Harold Sammons

Charlie Harold Sammons (87) was greeted in heaven by the love of his life, Ruby James Sammons, on July 8, 2025. They were married for 49 years and kept each other young at heart. Charlie was born in Warrenton, NC on November 23, 1937, to Joseph Reynolds Sammons and Ava Estelle Stegall Sammons. He was preceded in death by his brother and best friend, James "Jimmy" Sammons, and Jimmy's son, Dean Sammons.

Charlie's memory will be cherished by stepson, Bennett Mustian (Janet); grandchildren, Brandi Hoy (Luther), Jessica Mustian (Peter), Rick Mustian (Brooke); and two great grandchildren. He is also lovingly remembered by his sister, Leta Coleman (Marvin); nieces, Layne Hamilton (Dr. Chris), Sharon Mathys (Alex), Dr. Angie Mumford (Glenn); nephews, Charles Sammons (Laura), Mark Sammons; and many, many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Charlie was blessed with an enormous community of chosen family members as well. To know him was to be welcomed into his world and be treated as kin. He'd give you the shirt off his back and then send you the bill a week later. Charlie was very close with his lifelong friends, the Fraziers; his beloved neighbors, the Sullivans; his crew at the hardware store; and his buddies at the hunt club. He also gained a loving and supportive family through his marriage to Ruby.

Charlie's smile and piercing blue eyes could put you at ease or convey a mischievous air, often both at the same time. His wit was second to none. To match his sarcasm and get a laugh out of him felt like you'd won at life. Charlie was a hard worker and proudly retired from the railroad after 38 years. This job was well suited for him because it allowed him to be outdoors while working with his hands - two things he loved dearly. At home, he could often be found tinkering in his "shop" or simply sitting in the driveway, watching the world go by. His earlier years were spent at the pool hall, hustling people left and right, while his later days happily began by opening up the hardware store. He was a constant gardener, a great hunter and fisherman, and the ultimate grill master during the many years in between. No one could season a chicken better than Charlie, and his annual fish fry was well-renowned and cherished.

Charlie kept cows for many years in his pasture across the railroad tracks. He knew all of their names and circled them up with a loud, energetic call. He was a lover of most animals. If you found your dog missing, you need not look further than Charlie's house, for many a neighbor's dog snuck away to enjoy his attention.

Charlie walked every day while he was able. Being outside in the heat, in nature, and talking with others was his favorite pastime.  Charlie was fiercely stubborn and independent, but everyone respected and loved that about him - unless it was the peak of summer and the house thermostat read 85. Charlie loved God, telling funny stories, and his faithful truck, 'Ol Blue. He missed Ruby terribly and spoke often of their love. We are comforted knowing they are together again, where he longed to be.

Extending a heartfelt appreciation to everyone who supported Charlie in his last living months. He was able to leave this world from where he wanted - his home. 

Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday morning, July 14, 2025 in the Wake Forest United Methodist Church Family Life Center, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m in the church sanctuary. Burial will be held at 2 o'clock, Monday afternoon, in the Warren Plains Memorial Gardens, 1692 Warren Plains Road, Warrenton, NC.

Arrangements by Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (919-556-7400).

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